Cars, the vast majority,

We all like to have the body of the car as new, without any scratch or bump on the sheet that has made the paint jump. A flawless body says a lot about the responsibility of its owner, although often the inclement weather, humidity, mud, salt, gravel is thrown by other vehicles, the friction produced when opening the door or when brushing a column … can spoil the paint and also the sheet of your car.

But … what happens? Cars, the vast majority, are made of sheet steel stamped for its rigidity, strength and low price, among many other features, compared to other materials. But steel has a problem: oxidation, a chemical reaction that is caused by the effect of oxygen in the air at high temperatures (in welding) or by water and other agents at room temperature.

What is corrosion?

If oxidation is a chemical reaction, corrosion is the perforation that occurs in steel as a result of the advance of oxidation, becoming one of the leading causes of the destruction of steel.

How to avoid corrosion?

The best way to protect your body from corrosion is to wash the car often. The accumulated crap, although it does not look like it, is damaging the body. And do not try to remove dry dirt, as you could scratch the paint

It is also important to repair any scratches or damage to the paint, however insignificant it may seem, just as if you detect that the color is beginning to degrade. The painting, not only fulfills an aesthetic function but is also the primary protection that the body has

For any problem with sheet metal and paint, you already know that you have at your disposal the bodywork specialists of Auto fit. Surely you have a workshop near you.

These are the three most expensive and most common repairs on the cars

It is normal that during the life of the vehicle, you have to take it to the mechanic sometimes to check for specific damages, but the cost varies considerably if the ones that went wrong were some key pieces.

This is what drivers fear most. Failures such as breakage of the distribution belt or broken rings, end up causing significant damage, which has raised the cost of repair even more.

The bodywork:

It is the most damaged in case of some “rayon,” and you must perform ironing or painting, which can be more expensive than you think.

The injectors:

They are responsible for feeding the engine, but due to their use, they are often clogged or damaged by dirt.

The catalyst:

Although his life is around 120 thousand kilometers, he is sometimes compromised early. This piece is in the exhaust pipe, and a sign that it starts to fail is the lack of power.

Although these repairs can be costly, one way to deal with it is through your All Risk vehicle insurance. This coverage also covers the damages caused to the car in different circumstances, and it will only be necessary to cancel the amount corresponding to the deductible, which most times ends up being much cheaper than paying the full account.